Suicide in Australia (awareness & prevention)
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- Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
- In Australia approximately 8 people per day die by committing suicide. Today I lost a mate of over 20 years from suicide, so this video is designed to create awareness in the community and I discuss my personal beliefs on the topic to possibly prevent suicide in the future.
This is why if I’m having a really stressful week at work I will always drive out to the country and see a mate of mine…he lives in a country town an hour from me, even just the drive out there really calms me….thanks for making this clip ozzie certainly really is reminder to stop and take time for yourself and just slow down….👍
You still need to drop over and have a steak with me mate!
@@ozziereviews anytime mate 👍
@@ozziereviews just let me know…👍
Great words. Hope your doing well 🤟🇦🇺
Hey Ozzie, been watching your vids for a couple of years in no way was this video pointless, in fact its timely and meaningful, thanks for sharing.
I appreciate your kind words thank you mate
Really sorry to hear about your mate Ozzie. Someone set themselves on fire in Melbourne yesterday and there has been a near complete media blackout (cover up). These are trying times and you are a thought leader within your sphere. Massive props
Thanks mate, the first time I cut my wrist I was 14, I’m 35 now and have had some good experiences working interstate, the last time was bad with a wood ceiling breaking from a powercord that wrecked my throat cause I’m a fat c, after meeting a girl for once, career over, mates gone, moved towns, family are sick of it, going from the lowest low to a unimaginable place, didn’t eat, sleep, participate in any social events, stopped servicing the car, don’t dive anymore, live alone on centrelink and addicted to connection through youtube, I’ve mentioned I need help to some but everyone is busy trying to catch up. I’m still in a conundrum but videos like this do help and make me think, some people just get sick of getting beat up time after time while trying their best and never recover. I’ve made my mistakes through choice with a kiss and a hug from mum but no guidance can lead to being lost. I used to have a go with half a head on my shoulders but it’s gone. I truly commend you for putting this out. Sorry I had nothing positive to say, there’s so many more that are worse off than me so we have to think of them. Hopefully going to start a new job sometime soon.
You got me man this is real. One of the most successful guys I’ve met with a 300k business and family have gone under, amazing skippers and school mate’s. I’ve identified that sometimes your family is not the best for you sometimes and you’ve gotta do it yourself. Sorry mate I’m going overboard and barely with it but here we are. Keep spreading your good Aussie care. I don’t know if this comment seems selfish, just got me at the right time. Good luck on the property mate, Seeya around
Sorry to hear Ozzie, I couldn't imagine the pure shock and sadness that comes with that, its a horrible thing nobody should have to go through. If anyone is ever having suicidal thoughts just understand that committing suicide will not stop any pain, all it will do is pass it on to loved ones and friends. Never be afraid to speak up and get help, there is always help available.
I've often thought to myself, if a person truly believes that they have lost everything and there is no hope that they will consider suicide, then why not give it a go at changing your environment because really what have you got to lose?
@@ozziereviews Definitely couldn't agree more
The hardest thing is making the change.
Very timely topic at a very turbulent time especially down here in Vic - not too long back had a good mate of few words, but big on heart look pretty beat up & was doing it tough mentally - plenty of anti’s would scream but I got him out to the range with me for a day - he hadn’t shot in years - you could see the stress & anxiety in his life just evaporate as the day moved along - he’s now bought a target rifle, is hitting gongs & loving life again - his wife credits his new upbeat outlook to that day out to the range & emotionally states that I potentially saved his life - no small thing. Thanks again Ozzie.
This really does help 6 months ago my brother in law took me out to a range for the first time and I found it was the first thing In my life I succeeded at and since I've turned my life around and started re connecting with friends. Your a good mate for taking someone out to the range most people wouldn't
I have done exactly what you are talking about. I have moved from Melbourne to south Gippsland and I can not explain how happy I have become.
Make the move.
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Yep it definitely makes a massive difference in my view, so many people are mentally trapped into believing that they can't possibly make the change...
@@ozziereviews love your channel and love your advice. I now own a la102 .243 because of you. Cheers.
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@@ozziereviews yep 20 mm groups with 55grain pills at 100 meters. Couldn’t be happier
Better believe it bro. I have fellow deer, hog deer, rabbits and all the foxes I could ever like to hunt. Love Gippsland.
I appreciate you bring light to this subject as any talk is helpful. It’s nice that you are able to have people at your property and give them some time to mentally unwind.
I know you don’t claim to be an expert, but depression and suicide is a lot more complicated than environmental factors. Circumstances & chemical imbalances are massive. It’s complicated!
I myself have suffered from anxiety and depression for the past 15 years, I’m 27 now and doing better than ever, but 6 short months ago I was in a pretty bad way.
Sadly for us firearm owners, seeking profession help for depression and risk your firearms license, but thankfully that hasn’t been my experience, with my doctors trusting my judgement and seeing shooting for the positive influence it is on my life.
Certainly agree with you there but my question is what causes those circumstances and chemical imbalances? My view is a person's environment whether it be a bad relationship, a bad job or bad living arrangements is a major factor to those issues developing. As I say I'm not a professional but I read an interesting case study of a guy who worked in a factory and was diagnosed with depression, he was regularly crying at work, he hated his job and going to work each day. Long story short was that in the small town where he lived, a group of people including his doctor asked him what he would love to do instead of his factory job, he said he wanted to be a farmer so these people chipped in to buy him some milking cows which he used the milk to sell to people in the small town, his business grew and he no longer had any signs of depression, he was suddenly full of energy and couldn't wait to get up every day to milk the cows and sell his milk. The argument put forward by the authoring phycologist, was that the major contributing factor to his depression was environment. I found it very interesting...
Well in my case mate, it’s not known. I come from a loving family, financially comfortable, no trauma in my childhood, yet at 13 years of age, my world fell apart. Since then it’s been a battle that I have won, but a battle. Been suicidal many times and i didn’t expect to be here today, that’s for sure.
You might find that the main reason why people like coming to your farm is it take them from their reality. Sure, they might be from the city, but if you were to swap spots with them, their depression could soon follow. Sadly too many farmers are lost every year as we all know to well. The most recent person I have lost semi close to me ended his life on his farm. So sad.
@@darkhorse4148 Yep there are a lot of farmers that suicide, the ones I have known have done it from financial troubles, mainly from our government deregulating the industry as they did with the dairy industry. I'm glad you got through it mate, would have been a terrible loss to your family especially if you were still a teenager...
Sorry to hear brother.
Good day Ozzie. Greetings from Ontario, Canada. This is a very difficult subject that most of us seem to run into after the fact. Yes, I agree with you, you may be no expert on the subject; however, listening to your words is perhaps far better. We never met, perhaps we never will, but I come to your channel with the sense that I have a friend, because I believe you CARE.
Thanks for your video mate. It is so important for people to understand that it's not impossible to reset your life. Cheers
Condolences Ozzie wow this one has hit home hard as I was close to it a little while back cause my health has gone to shit but then I remembered how I felt being on the other side of it from loosing close people heart goes out to you mate and thanks for the strength in sharing don’t take for granted the love this life gives you
So many of us take life for granted and it's really so wrong to do so in my view...
@@ozziereviews it’s a harsh world we live in with everything going on but mental health is always something we should talk about iv learnt that but was brought up hard with not expressing emotions I’m on the right track now I think just need to get out bush for a while recharge my batteries kinda hard though in the wheelchair ground still isn’t dry yet
Sorry to hear mate,thanks very meaningful video 👍
No words just a big appreciation of your video and thoughts 🙏❤️🇸🇪
Lost a couple of good mates in the job due to suicide. Terrible times. Sometimes you just can not see the distress they are in. Thanks for raising the issue hopefully more people will talk about their problems.
I find even small things like weeding the yard, picking fruit or vegetables from the garden or a walk in the park can lift my mood.
Human beings are of the earth we need to touch earth, grass or trees often to feel good about life.
Massive thumbs up Ozzie. We own a property in West Gippsland and it is my happy place. 42 Acres of peace. Been too long since I was last there due to our "favourite" virus.
I am now super pleased that I bought three rifle bags to support you. Looking forward to them arriving.
Thank you mate I sure do appreciate it, get back to your 42 acres of peace, it'll do you good :)
Sorry for your loss, man...it's certainly not an easy thing to deal with. It's terribly sad and I know myself, at least, wish I could see into the mind of the person taking their life and understand why they did it and what maybe could've been done differently to help them.
See where your coming from with bad environment .. but the trouble is a lot of people can't afford to escape ...
Its a tough thing especially if you don't know they are feeling that way. A decade ago my best mate was feeling suicidal and very down and as he lived hours away it was hard to keep tabs but I said if he was feeling down or just wanted a chat he was to call me any time, i also randomly called to chat about happy stuff, i made the effort to go and visit. I was super lucky he opened up to me before it went to far. He is alot better now after some life changes and help.
Sorry for your loss Ozzie
We often have no idea what people are really going through at times and it's why I think we all need to stop and take a deep breath before judging others...
Well said Ozzie very well said straight from the heart! So sorry for your loss mate I too know that gut wrenching feeling! You are a great man doing amazing things, love and respect my friend!!!
Definitely not a pointless video mate. Depression and suicide does need to be talked about. The outback is the best medicine. I love your content. Keep up the great work. Stay safe
Sorry for your mate. I had a friend who was feeling down and another friend took it upon himself to call lifeline. They called the police who come around and beat the crap out of him, pepper sprayed him then took him to a hospital where he didn’t belong. His firearms license was and firearms were taken away and was deemed not a fit and proper person to ever hold one again. As far as the government is concerned mental health is an incurable condition that one can never recover. The person who called lifeline ruined this guy’s life. Be careful people don’t trust the government.
Good topic Ozzie ..I had a mate gas himself in his car 20 years ago, there were no warning signs, he was his normal self until one day he just up and did it and nobody really knows why,just shows me that you never really know what demons people are fighting in their head.RIP Adrian
You're so right about humans and fire, once or twice a year{pending on the plague} we have a massive bonfire and invite our city friends and local one's around just to unwind, there's nothing quite like the sound of a dozen or so kids running amok and watching the adults just chill out,and it brings the me the greatest joy just watching them. Sorry to hear of your loss Ozzie, the stigma of reaching out for help needs to be addressed A.S.A.P
Lets not forget that farmers have a high suicide rate due to stresses mostly financial.
Have lost too many mates to Suicide. Talk to your mates and make sure you have time to send them a message or a call it can make all the difference.
Exactly time heals all wounds
Hey Ozzie
Your spot on there Mate it all comes back to your to the situation you are in at the time , I recently lost my brother to suicide , he had everything going for him , successful business , owned his own house , nice car , everything you could want but was in a toxic relationship and he could see no way out , the ramifications of his act are huge he has 2 young daughters that are heartbroken alone with the rest of his family and friends l wonder if he stoped and realised what the effects on his loved ones would be would he have still gone ahead with it , Guess I will never know Steve .
AGREE its important not to feel trapped and be out doors to relate to the earth
Well said brother!
It's a tough thing to deal with. I have lost 4 work colleagues in 8 years.
Total agreement needing to de-stress , on our block i can spend hours
just walking and listening . Even look forward to the 3 hr drive to get there.
Yeah, we can go walking in Melbourne, but even if it's in the park, you're expected to wear a mask....WTF...that's totally depressing. So sorry for your friend and in particular for his family.
Could not agree more with you mate I’m always checking on mates always asking if your okay
Definatly not a pointless video.
Nothing pointless bout your video mate.... cheers for sharing 👍👍
i only live in a town of 25,000 and it still drives me insane
Your bang on mate, humans are natural being we love plants animals ect we are not meant to be in concrete jungles living life looking at screens half the time. Funny how plants and pets went through the roof while people where locked down. The environment which we have created in an around the city is toxic.
Yep definitely agree mate
Hey ozzie sorry about your friend no friend/family member should have to go through that pain. My sister attempted at the start of the year she is still going to threapy but from what i have been told by her is that at the hospital the short stay area there is only 8 beds and for long term 3 rooms that is for the whole of south australia at royal adalaide hospital. Not sure if that is the correct number but all i know is the metal health care system here is shit, we live in a that is considered rural but its only 2 hours out from the city i know that people out here over 18 have to pay to got to threapy/phycologists a lot can't and thats how we end up in these sort of things also us men we seem to not speak out as much cause its scary accepting the fact that you have a metal health problem. Have a good day and soory about your mate.
Well done video! Hope we can change this. Cheers
Hi Ozzie firstly wishing you peace love and understanding at this difficult time for you. Secondly Kudos for making this video very brave indeed you are obviously in pain but still you are thinking of others and how you can help them. You have the Buddha Heart. Hoping the days ahead are not too difficult for you. Also meditation is for everyone even farmers like you. Please stay safe. Regards from Communist County.
Suicide is an Issue, most will at least have a friend of a friend make this dramatic decision. No matter how bad you are feeling, those left behind feel much more for the rest of their lives, please reach out. I get stressed, i jump in the cruiser and go bush for a fish or a hunt and leave it all behind. Sadly this has been rather problematic in the last year or so but theres light at the end of the tunnel!
Gday Ozzie iv been watching you for sometime now I know you have done a video on a fit and proper person can I ask what is your thoughts on say some goes through something like this and needs just a little bit of help as is talking to a professional to deal with they grief and what not the now we as law abiding firearms owners have to tell them that we have seen someone I feel like there would be firearm owner out there that are holding stuff back with the fear that if they do do the right thing then we all know we are going to get that knock on the door and your passion and hard earned money is gone just in the blink of an eye I find it really frustrating that it has to be like that for there “fit and proper person if someone is going to see a doctor to get the right help I feel like there should be some lee way as in proving that you are attending medical help to keep them sort of thing if that makes scene honestly we should have the freedom to have them and keep them just every direction is a exuse for them to take them straight away I have to admit I’m going through this my mum is gone from this tragic thing and I went and sold my guns because I knew I wanted to go see someone I didn’t want them to come and take them and I’m left with nothing I still hold my license and now I’m frustrated because this is my passion and I didn’t know what to do
But thank you for the video and all you do for the shooting community keep the reviews coming mate
can relate to well im currently dealing with depression and my therapy is going out to my mates parents property can be tracking pigs in the hills and getting rid of a few foxes or hairs or rabbit or coulb be just shooting paper or a gong gets me away from work and town or could just go out for a chellax and have a few beers
As someone who has had this experience, Ozzie, I can tell you I missed the signs, but they were there. Giving away possessions, settling up, as it were, of various things. Please everyone, keep your friends and family safe, and support them and make them laugh, and value life.
This was not pointless video thanks mate keep your chin up from sunny old England
Ur a good boy Ozzie! Hank too! 🥰🐶
Definitely not a pointles vid mate! Well said!
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